Senior Construction Inspector​/Construction Inspector II

Senior Construction Inspector

$41.89 - $50.92 Hourly

$87,131.20 - $ Annually

Construction Inspector II

$36.27 - $46.29 Hourly

$75,441.60 - $96,283.20 Annually

The Public Works Construction Services Division provides high quality solution-oriented services in the areas of Capital Public Project Inspection, Survey and Contract Administration, while contributing to the physical, social and economic growth of the City of Anaheim. The City of Anaheim's Public Works Department seeks a highly experienced Senior Construction Inspector or Construction Inspector II to inspect major public works and utility construction projects.

The Senior Construction Inspector or Construction Inspector II will check for conformance to City specifications and inspect privately constructed public works improvements. The ideal candidate will have a significant level of specialized, technical and functional expertise as a construction inspector. The Construction Services Division is committed to providing innovative construction management, sound engineering principles, interdepartmental participation and teamwork. Come join our team of Construction Professionals working collectively to deliver quality projects for our Anaheim Community.

Senior Construction Inspector: positions in this classification perform at the advanced journey level of the Construction Inspection job series. They include employees who possess significant responsibilities beyond that expected at the journey level and require a significant level of specialized, technical or functional expertise. Employees at this level perform the full range of duties assigned to the position and are assigned the more complex or specialized work requiring significant exercise of independent judgment.

They may provide technical and function lead supervision and/or training to other subordinate positions. Work is normally reviewed only upon completion and for overall results.

Construction Inspector II: positions in this classification perform at the journey level of the Construction Inspection job series. They include employees who have substantial and direct related or prior occupational experience and perform the full range of duties assigned to the position. They work under moderate supervision with only guidance, instruction or assistance, frequently in the absence of a supervisor. Work is normally reviewed only upon completion and for overall results.

This class is flexibly staffed and is normally filled by advancement from the I level or when filled from the outside, requires prior work experience.

Construction Inspector II is distinguished from Senior Construction Inspector in that incumbents in the latter are advanced journey level classification responsible for the most complex work assigned to the series.

• Inspect projects such as grading and paving, sewers, storm drains, traffic signal, and other city department construction projects on a routine basis.
• Determine quantities and prepare progress and final estimates for city contracted construction projects.
• Check plans and specifications for conformance to City specifications; determine acceptability of materials; ensure that utilities have been contacted and permits applied for.
• Attend pre-construction and pre-grading conferences with developers and contractors; conduct pre-construction meeting for city contracted projects.
• Attend locator meetings with contractors and representatives of various utilities.
• Assure and understand survey staking on city construction projects and assist contractors with review of staking if questions arise in the field.
• Arrange for field and laboratory testing of concrete, rock base, asphalt and other materials; evaluate results of tests including pressure tests and TV inspection of sewers.
• Coordinate the scheduling of work between developers, contractors, and City forces.
• Consult with developers, contractors and homeowners regarding methods and materials and City specifications and codes.
• Prepare and maintain diaries of daily inspections, and records for city contracted construction projects, including payment quantities, labor compliance, testing results, materials, and required related records by other regulatory agencies.
• Attend classes, seminars and read technical literature to remain current on new methods and materials.
• Monitor public right of way construction permits.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Conduct field site investigations, plan check reviews, and make recommendations for proposed development action.
• Determine that the job is properly barricaded; and recommend modifications to Engineer to better facilitate traffic and pedestrian flow in public Right-of-Way.
• Coordinate the inspection of City construction activities with other inspection agencies, cities, county and state.
• Check and verify labor compliance requirements including certified payrolls, FLSA,…